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Features

Avid Xpress Pro Features Open Timeline: mixed resolutions in the same timeline in real time Real-time multicam for one-click editing of multiple sources or multiple takes, even among multiple formats Dual rolling trim – both sides of edits update onscreen, and either side of the audio edit may also be monitored as easily as moving your mouse over the side of the edit you’d like to hear Easily edit multiple tracks at once and trim multiple edits at the same time JKL trim, transport control and machine control Scrub clips with JKL control in any bin window – even in the Clipboard window, which shows any footage that’s been cut or copied allowing clips to be edited before pasting Customizable menu, toolbars and keyboard commands to enhance your workflow can be saved and transferred to other Avid editing systems Modal editing maximizes efficiency for every editing task, while protecting sequence from unintended changes 4-up view when moving clips or groups of clips in the timeline – your source/record monitors automatically switch to show first and last frames of clips being moved, as well as the frames on either side of the new edit Separate workspaces for editing, color correction, effects, audio editing, and capture put critical tools at your fingertips when you need them. Each can have its own window layout, keyboard shortcuts and other custom features for the easiest organization of everything you do Fast real-time professional color correction tools based on Avid Symphony, including One-step Auto Correct and Natural Match Unlimited video tracks via nesting for dynamic multilayered compositions Replace or update all graphics within layered compositions in one click Easy manipulation of imported graphics, including support for Adobe Photoshop layers Real-time compositing of animated alpha channels over multiple tracks of video Reformat filters to easily manage 14:9, 16:9 and 4:3 media in the same timeline, regardless of output aspect ratio AutoSave with Attic folder to revert to previous version, along with menu listing 32 levels of undo go back to the exact point in time you need to SuperBins provide access to all media, effects, project settings, device settings, and more in a single interface One Step Dynamic Storyboards drag and drop clips in order inside bin, then straight to timeline Quick Transitions quickly apply favorites SuperBin to easily arrange multiple bins, application settings, format settings, and filters in a single tabbed window ExpertRender selectively processes to ensure flawless playback to tape Powerful audio tools including real-time audio mix, punch-in, EQ, automation gain, stereo VU meters, and Digidesign AudioSuite technology Real-time audio dissolves and punch-in DV scene extraction instantly builds individual clips from a single DV capture Over 115 customizable real-time software effects and multiple simultaneous real-time streams to create and view richly layered effects without rendering 2D and 3D OpenGL based effects Real-time performance on a wide range of desktops and notebooks Full version of Sorenson Squeeze Compression Suite for Flash output, DVD compression, and more Award-winning Avid Tour quickly brings new users up to speed. Online tutorial and documentation More cameras. More formats. Avid DNxHD encoding and editing Native HDV: 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/29.97 Native DVCPRO HD: 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720p/24 Panasonic P2 support 720p/23.976 and 1080p/24 HD project types. (Footage of these formats may be captured in other Avid systems such as Avid Media Composer Adrenaline and edited in Avid Xpress Pro.) DV50 capture and output over IEEE-1394 Sony XDCAM support for DV25, XDCAM HD support for 18 and 35 MB/s 10-bit SD video support The industry’s only live capture of normal pulldown over IEEE-1394 Play back 23.976/24 sequences with pulldown out to NTSC Choose pulldown cadence type when outputting back to NTSC - ADVANCED or NORMAL Effects are in real time when going out over IEEE-1394 Improved 3 perf film tracking Improved feet + frame tracking above record side monitor MXF media support and more Tools for filmmakers Entire film editing toolset found in the Academy Award-winning Avid Film Composer Widest range of film formats, including many such as VistaFilm and 65mm 15-perf (IMAX) not found in other software Mixed film gauges in the same timeline for maximum format flexibility FluidFilm, to create the look of progressive media, including pulldown, from interlaced media A variety of tools for second-source audio workflows, including native support for BWAV files with audio timecode, Auto-Sync, and quarter-frame slip to provide rock-solid sync aligned with perf boundaries Script-based editing - visually link multiple shots to corresponding sections of the script, and edit directly from the script Integrated film metadata – no need for a separate application to track feet and frames (Xpress Pro tracks up to 7 different time codes at once), key codes, Ink and Aux Ink numbers, and other critical information Widest range of pulldown support, including the industry’s only live capture of NORMAL pulldown over 1394, and pulldown in all relationships (rather than just the “A” relationship that others are limited to) Dupe Detection, to prevent accidentally re-using shots Film-style effects to mimic such optically-generated film effects as dissolves Avid FilmScribe™ with Matchback for comprehensive cutlist generation for editing film-originated projects and creating frame-accurate cutlists, optical pull lists and other formats for final film assembly Media Management Robust media database to manage multiple projects at once, from directly inside Xpress Pro Track multiple timecodes at once, including NTSC drop and non-drop, PAL, 24 and 25P, and film – managing input and output formats at a glance has never been easier Open Timeline for multiple resolutions in one sequence – including the ability to display the resolution within the clip on the timeline. You’ll never have to wonder which clips are which resolution “Relink by Resolution” provides one-click management of multiple versions of media “Show comments” directly in timeline makes it easy to share information in a way that won’t be missed Clip and sequence-based locators with comments can be managed on the timeline, or in an easy-to-read window that can be printed for fast client approvals One-step Consolidate moves the media you need, and ONLY the media you need for easy transfer of projects from one computer to another – such as from desktop to laptop, even across platforms. You can choose to transcode in the same easy step. Automatic relinking on the other end of the transfer means never any manual relinking! Customizable tools to search across multiple projects, including offline media Create custom metadata, and have it travel with your project Avid Media Tool to search, and custom bin display to quickly track and identify assets including master sources, subclips, renders, sequences, and more Share bins between multiple projects Avid MetaSync support for advanced metadata management directly in the editing timeline Multiple editors can use the same projects, bins and media at the same time when collaborating over Avid Unity MediaNetworks, including Avid Unity LANshare and Avid Unity ISIS Graphics and effects Sophisticated color correction technology originally found in Avid Symphony – nobody else comes close to this level of professional color correction One-touch Auto Correct to separately analyze each selected clip in a sequence (including all of the clips in a sequence!), and automatically apply a unique color correction to each, all with one click, all in real time Patented NaturalMatch color matching to match skin tones across scenes, set white balance and perform other complex calibration tasks with one click Curves color correction for maximum control Three-window view to more easily compare color from frame to frame Customizable, advanced vectorscope, waveform, histogram and parade monitors include RGH and YCbCr histogram and parade, Y & YC waveform, and quad displays Split-screen “before and after” display to both computer monitor and to broadcast monitor through Avid Mojo and Avid Mojo SDI Integrated Image Stabilization with Auto-Zoom Real-time compositing of animated alpha channels over multiple tracks of video Pan and Zoom tool with high-quality real-time preview Real-time Timewarp effects Reformat filters to easily manage 14:9, 16:9 and 4:3 media in the same timeline, regardless of output aspect ratio Over 115 customizable real-time software effects and multiple simultaneous real-time streams to create and view richly layered effects without rendering 2D and 3D OpenGL based effects Avid Illusion FX Pack for more effects power: more than two-dozen advanced filters including FluidMorph, Melt and Particle Blast FluidFilm effects to simulate film and progressive media for interlaced video AVX2 advanced plug-in architecture, with support for advanced keyframing and deep colorspace for both native Avid and third-party plug-in effects Save customized filters as media assets directly to bin, ready to apply again any time Apply filters to “fill,” an empty area in the timeline, to affect all underlying clips Collaboration Avid Total Conform and Advanced Conform - bins, sequences and projects compatible with other Avid editing products for seamless workflow with Avid Media Composer and Avid Media Composer Adrenaline, Avid Symphony Nitris and Avid DS Nitris systems, as well as Avid Meridien systems including Avid Film Composer Integration with Avid Xpress Studio Complete software and hardware for PC AAF and OMF media support Avid Unity media networks support for real-time performance in a collaborative environment Seamless audio exchange with Digidesign Pro Tools systems Support for popular IEEE-1394 cards, cameras, and decks Multiprocessor optimized One stop shopping for software, hardware, storage and support Everything you need from one place. Tested together. Guaranteed performance. Professional support for all of it Avid Mojo SDI for highest-quality digital uncompressed SD I/O with 8 channels of embedded audio, as well as IEEE-1394, composite, S-video and component analog, plus AES/EBU audio Avid Mojo for IEEE-1394composite, S-video, and optional component analog I/O Supports a wide range of Avid's Local Storage products Supported as an Ethernet or Fiber attached client on Avid Unity media networks, including Avid Unity LANshare and Avid Unity ISIS Avid Support for help with installation, troubleshooting, and workflow Encoding support AVC/H.264 WMV HD* Windows Media 7, 8, 9* Windows Media ACELP* Windows Media Audio 8* Windows Media Screen 7* Embedded or linked Flash (FLV and SWF) RealVideo 8, 9, and 10 RealVideo G2 (with SVT) ATRAC3 RealAudio ACELP RealAudio Cook Real Audio Sorenson AVC Pro (for MPEG-4 encoding) Sorenson MPEG-4 Pro (for Visual Simple Profiles and Visual Profile encoding) Sorenson Spark Pro (for Flash MX and Flash MX Professional encoding) MS ISO MPEG-4 video version 1.0 MS MPEG-4 3 Uncompressed Audio AAC (MPEG-4 AAC audio encoding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS) aacPlus ADPCM QUALCOMM PureVoice 3GPP Apple IMA 4:1 Qdesign Music Codec 2 MPEG-2 SVCD WAV QuickTime Source pixel aspect ratio detection One and two-pass VBR encoding Send to DVD templates included

Specifications

Item Includes

More than just an editor, every copy of Avid Xpress Pro includes the following additional software valued at $997 USD: SmartSound SonicFire Pro 4* – orchestrate sophisticated music tracks that would otherwise require a professional music editor or composer (PC and Mac Universal versions included) Sorenson Squeeze 4.5 Compression Suite* – produce multimedia content straight from the editing timeline using preset or customized easy-to-use templates (PC and Mac Universal versions included) Sonic DVDit* for DVD production (PC only) Also included: Noise Industries Factory Tools 2.0 Trial* – expandable effects package with advanced compositing and titling support for Mac users. (Mac Only. The CD provided is a trial version which will time out after 15 days of operation. A full version may be purchased online at www.noiseindustries.com) Real-world, real-time HD, SD, DV and film editing for Mac and PC systems. There’s a reason emerging professionals and independent storytellers alike choose Avid Xpress Pro software to tell their stories. It’s a complete Avid editing environment in an affordable package, combining professional video, audio, film, encoding tools, and custom music creation software. And it includes bPlatform support Microsoft Windows XP (Support for Windows Vista is planned for a future release) Mac OS X Universal version for Intel-based and PowerPC platformb soth Mac and PC platforms in one integrated package.

FAQ's

1. Can I Come to Your Store To Pick Up My Order ?
AValive maintains a nationwide shipping network in conjunction with their vendors. The main warehouse for AValive is located in NC . In order to keep prices low and not charge sales tax outside of NC we unfortunately can not have pick-ups at any of our service locations. We can however arrange for next day delivery including Saturday in most cases.

2. What is your return policy-Terms and Conditions ?
AValive like many retailers are being forced with open box restocking fees from the manufactures we represent. Therefore we reserve the right to charge 25% in restocking fees and no refund of shipping charges. Software can not be returned for any reason nor warranties and training materials. AValive will often assist in a product exchange with in the 14-day period from your transaction if you wrongly ordered such product and need to exchange it for the correct part. No returns can happen with out a RMA number from AValive with in 14 days the product being shipped from us.

AValive Terms & Conditions:

1. By submitting this order for processing, you are agreeing that you have reviewed the order, it is correct, and that you fully intend to purchase the items contained in your shopping cart.
2. All product warranties will be honored by the original manufacturer. Should your product require warranty service or replacement contact the manufacturer immediately. A minimum service fee plus any applicable shipping and handling costs will apply should you desire the assistance of AValive in any warranty claim.
3. Once you have purchased and received the items, they may only be returned after receiving an express written email authorization from AValive. No returns will be accepted unless prior approval is received. Please email customer service regarding your return.
4. Please be advised that all returns will be subject to a 25% restocking fee plus applicable shipping cost.
5. Opened software may not be returned under any circumstances.
6. AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive makes every effort to ensure that the information on this web site, including but not limited to product pricing, availability, and details, is complete and accurate. However, due to rapidly changing conditions with our suppliers, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein. AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive reserves the right to modify or change any information without prior notice to you, as well as limit the quantity of any product purchased. In the event that an order is placed and information about any item in the order is incorrect, AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive will notify you about the inaccuracy, and will only process the order pending your approval. However, we also reserve the right to refuse or cancel the order at our discretion. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

3. What Time Is Shipping Cut Off ?
Most orders placed before 3PM EST can be shipped expedited same day using Fed Ex or UPS Express Services. If the product is shipped out of our west coast distribution warehouses. We can often execute the order as late as 4 pm EST. Please note we make every effort to ship ASAP on all orders but certain manufactures require a 1-2 day lead time.

4. When Do You Charge My Card ?
AValive never charges your card until we confirm the product you ordered is shippable or pre-ordered and all costs have been communicated to you. So if you get a message saying shipping not calculated you can be assured that someone from AValive will either email or call you with an exact total before we process your order.

5. When I place my order is my card automatically charged ?
No: AValive processes each order manually to guarantee accuracy and availability . Your card is never charged by an automated cart system.

6. Who Pays Customs Charges and Tarrifs if I Am An International Order ?
It is very important to consider the effects of tariffs, taxes, port handling fees and other miscellaneous customs charges when determining your product's final cost. Depending on your product and country of destination, customs charges will affect the price you the buyer is willing to pay for your product. The importer (buyer) is responsible for paying these charges and Avalive will not be responsible for this .

7. Why does the product price say 'Click for best price'?
Often times manufacturers do not want any price other than MAP or Minimum Advertised Price to be listed in any form of e-commerce or advertising. Because AValive believes in the American Way we feel we should determine what price you pay not someone else.

8. Will I Pay Sales Tax ?
All orders shipped to NC will be charged NC Sales Tax unless you are a reseller which will require a NC Dept Of Revenue Exemption Form to be faxed to us. Most all other states we ship to will not b charged sales tax with the only exception being some direct ship from warehouses located in the state to which the product s shipped to.